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At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
We are seeking a highly motivated AI Scientist Expert to join our team and work directly with customers on challenging business this role you will apply advanced machine learning and data science techniques to develop rapid prototypes deliver business value and push the boundaries of what is possible with AI. You will work across customer projects strategic product development and research initiatives making a real-world impact from day one.
This position is ideal for aseasonedAI professional with a strong technical foundation business acumenand a passion for bridging research innovation with practical business this position you willwork oncutting-edgeAI projects with direct customer impact.
What you Build
Collaborating with product & engineering leadersexecutivescustomersand other senior stakeholders you willplan direct anddeliver prototype and production grade AI solutionsfor strategic business problems.
Mathematical Modeling & Algorithm Design
Translate complex business problems into mathematical or computational models.
Design implement and optimize machine learning algorithms and data mining workflows
Rapid Prototyping & Customer Engagement
Collaborate directly with customers to understand business needs define requirements and deliver proof-of-concept AI solutions
Build integrate and test AI-driven prototypes and applications for real-world use cases
AI Development & Research
Support internal teams by designing and implementing novel machine learning algorithms
Apply recent research breakthroughs to practical problems to create measurable business value
Contribute to continuous improvement of system scalability performance and explainability
Communication & Collaboration
Clearly communicate complex results and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Visualize and document findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility
Work cross-functionally with product engineering and research teams to drive AI adoption
Due to the global nature of the team and the customers we serve the team is completely results-oriented where team members work duringtheir ownlocalworking hourswhile allowing time to meet with their fellow team members managersand customers at mutually convenient times.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science Applied Mathematics Statistics Engineering or related field
10years of experience in machine learning data science or AI research (industry research lab or advanced academic projects)
Technical Skills
Strong background in machine learning deep learning data mining and/or optimization
Proficiencywith Python and machine learning libraries ( TensorFlow scikit-learn)
Extensive experience working with real-world datasets data preprocessing and model deployment
Expertiseworkingwith cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP)
Core Competencies
Ability to translate abstract business challenges into concrete AI solutions
Strong analytical problem-solving and mathematical modeling skills
Curiosity and initiative in exploring new AI techniques and applications
Ability to collect and process necessary datautilizingbig data infrastructures and data processing/transformation tools such as Databricks
Write production-grade Python code
Excellent communication and collaboration skills especially in customer-facing environments
Commitment to ethical and explainable AI practices
Where you Belong
TheIntelligence Teamwithin Application AIis the team responsible for performing advanced R&Dand AI application development forSAP Business Suite Finance & solutionswork across SAP business applicationsto deliver on the companyssuite-first AI-first are a group of globally distributed AI scientists that collaborateina multidisciplinaryenvironment with customersproductmanagers this role you will gain exposure to diverse problem domains;no two projects are the foster aculture of innovation wherenew ideasare encouraged and valued.
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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
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AI Usage in the Recruitment Process
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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Requisition ID: 446266 Work Area: Software-Design and Development Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
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